Construction and urban development

 

Building with an end-of-life mindset: the art of deconstruction

 

In the circular economy, the end of a building’s use does not necessarily mean it will be demolished. Rather it’s an opportunity to recover materials and give them a new life. “Design for deconstruction” shows us how to disassemble structures so that each element can be re-used to reduce waste and emissions.

Construction and urban development

From cities that discriminate to cities for everyone: inclusive urban planning

 

By Yolanda G. Menéndez

Design of cities and towns is a powerful tool when used to exclude certain groups of people. Introducing inclusive urban planning… to correct past wrongs.